Mindgruve Data-Driven Marketing, Creative & Commerce

Food for Your Brain.
Latest Trends and Best Practices from our Thought Leaders and Industry Experts.

MindgruveMacarta Names Haven Brady Vice President, Integrated Strategy  

Brady Will Head the Agency’s Strategy Practice Group Focused on Omnicommerce and Lead Generation Programs MindgruveMacarta, a global performance marketing, retail media, and data-tech company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Haven Brady as its new Vice President, Integrated Strategy. In this role, Haven will lead the agency’s core strategic functions, including brand, marketing,…

Read More

Key Takeaways from Digiday Retail Strategies in New York

Last month, MindgruveMacarta had the opportunity to attend Digiday’s Retail Strategies conference in New York, where industry leaders gathered to discuss the latest innovations and trends in retail media and digital marketing. The event offered invaluable insights into how brands are shaping their media strategies to succeed in an increasingly complex retail environment. Below are…

Read More

MindgruveMacarta Celebrates w3 Awards Recognition

We are excited to announce that MindgruveMacarta has been recognized in the prestigious w3 Awards, earning Silver in three competitive categories. Presented by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA), these awards honor digital creativity, design, and user experience excellence. MindgruveMacarta is recognized alongside brands including Netflix, Paramount, ESPN, AARP, Oura, and more.  “Our…

Read More

Amazon Accelerate: Key Takeaways from MindgruveMacarta 

Last month, MindgruveMacarta traveled to Seattle to attend Amazon Accelerate, Amazon’s premier annual seller conference. This event brought together sellers, advertisers, and industry leaders to explore the latest innovations and strategies designed to drive success on the platform. From cutting-edge fulfillment solutions to AI-driven advertising tools, the conference offered a glimpse into Amazon’s evolving ecosystem….

Read More

MindgruveMacarta Partners with EMARKETER as One of the First Retail Media Data Partners in Latin America

MindgruveMacarta, a global performance marketing, retail media and data-tech company, has officially become one of EMARKETER’s first retail media data partners in LATAM. This exciting partnership enables EMARKETER to share MindgruveMacarta’s extensive retail media data, providing benchmarks enabling brands to evaluate performance and advance strategy in Latin America. “EMARKETER partners with the leading data providers…

Read More

Boost Retail Media Profits by Overcoming Key Challenges

With eCommerce continuing to grow exponentially, and even previously hesitant brick-and-mortar brands starting to participate, Retail Media finds itself at a time of unprecedented potential. With so much consumer attention directed toward the industry, getting brands properly positioned in the digital advertising space has never been more critical. But in this ever-evolving landscape, brands face…

Read More

Prime Big Deal Days 2024 Strategy

What began as a one-day event called Prime Day in July 2015 has transformed into multiple events throughout the year. Today, we’re walking through our strategy and approach to these major Amazon shopping events, so you can apply our learnings to the next one — Prime Big Deal Days — to be held October 8-9….

Read More

MindgruveMacarta Named Finalist for Google Agency Excellence Awards

We are excited to announce that MindgruveMacarta has been named a finalist in the Lead Generation category at the 2024 Google Agency Excellence Awards! This recognition places us among the leading digital agencies in North America, celebrating our dedication to driving exceptional results and innovation in lead generation for our clients. Celebrating Excellence in Lead…

Read More

MindgruveMacarta Merges with Icon Commerce

MindgruveMacarta, a global performance marketing, retail media and data-tech company, today announced its merger with Icon Commerce, the largest independent commerce agency in the Midwest. This strategic move further solidifies MindgruveMacarta’s commitment to delivering innovative, data-driven marketing solutions while expanding its expertise across in-store retail, marketplace, and direct-to-consumer commerce. “We are proud to announce we’ve…

Read More

Google Monopoly, What it Means & The Future of Search

Earlier this month, a federal judge ruled that Google violated antitrust laws in a landmark case that the Department of Justice brought against the tech giant. Today we are going to explore what this means for advertisers. Any company that spends money on Google Ads should look into some of the details of the case,…

Read More

Navigating the Narrow Straits of Retail Media Creative

Navigating the Narrow Straits of Retail Media Creative Imagine this: A vibrant, innovative skincare brand known for its quirky, bold advertising campaigns finds itself at the threshold of a major retail media platform. Eager to make a splash in a new market, the brand prepares to unleash its latest campaign, filled with the same humor…

Read More

MindgruveMacarta Lands on the Inc. 5000 List for Seven Consecutive Years

MindgruveMacarta has once again been recognized on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, “America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.” This marks the seventh consecutive year for Mindgruve and the fourth consecutive year for Macarta to achieve this distinguished honor. This dual recognition highlights our continued commitment to innovation, excellence, and growth within the marketing and advertising industry. MindgruveMacarta…

Read More

Mercado Libre’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating LATAM’s Go-to Marketplace

On August 2nd, MindgruveMacarta will be celebrating the anniversary of Mercado Libre, a retail media and ecommerce giant in Latin America that has shaped how we buy, sell, and do business. Founded in Argentina in 1999, Mercado Libre has grown to operate in 18 countries, emerging as one of Latin America’s leading ecommerce platforms. Originally…

Read More

What is Amazon Inspire and How Can Sellers Utilize It?

Amazon Inspire, the e-comm giant’s answer to the lure of social shopping, offers consumers a personalized feed of shoppable videos and photos. Designed to make Amazon a go-to destination for recreational shopping and discovery, Inspire offers customers an immersive, personalized feed of shoppable videos and photos tailored to their interests. Amazon has embraced this trend…

Read More

Retail Media: Rapidly Growing, and the Path to Consolidation

It’s no surprise that Retail Media is growing faster than almost any other form of ad spend, with a growth of 22% this last year alone. The adoption of retail media has gained extra momentum in the past few years by the continuing deprecation of third-party cookie tracking, and more stringent privacy frameworks. Since first-party…

Read More

MindgruveMacarta Celebrates Stephen Reagan and Ellyn Savage as San Diego Business Journal 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40 Finalists

We are proud to announce that two of MindgruveMacarta’s executive team members, Stephen Reagan and Ellyn Savage, have been honored as San Diego Business Journal 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40 finalists. This prestigious accolade recognizes professionals in the San Diego area, under the age of 40, who have demonstrated remarkable leadership, innovation, and…

Read More

Cannes Lions 2025 – 5 Reasons Why You Have To Be There Next Year

If you work with advertising, Cannes is your place to do business. Brands, agencies, martechs and more – the upper echelon of the digital media ecosystem is at Cannes in June. The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is the ‘crème de la crème’ of the advertising world. That’s why I say and repeat –…

Read More